A brand new baby was born yesterday, just in time 
Papa cried, baby cried, said "Your tears are like mine"
I heard some words from a friend on the phone 
Didn't sound so good 
The doctors gave him two weeks to live 
I'd give him more if I could 

You know that I would now, if only I could 
You know that I would now, if only I could 

Down the middle drops one more grain of sand 
They say that new life makes losin' life easier to understand 
Words are kind, they help ease the mind 
I miss my old friend 
And though you gotta go, we'll keep a piece of your soul 
One goes out, one comes in 

You know that I would now, if only I could 
You know that I would now, if only I could